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Melbourne market rebounds after rate cut

by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015

Melbourne’s auction clearance rates have risen dramatically since the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate in...READ MORE

Economist predicts turbulent times ahead

by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015

AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver has forecast a "messy" residential property outlook for the next five to 10... READ MORE

Lawyer jailed for false mortgage documents

by Stefanie Garber • 13 Apr 2015

A Victorian lawyer who stole almost $5 million from his clients by creating false mortgage documents has been sentenced... READ MORE

Digital initiative engages brokers

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015

Firstmac has attracted 650 brokers to its new video series that shows brokers how to make money using digital... READ MORE

Housing slowdown confirmed by latest mortgage stats

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015

Fresh lending figures reveal there has been minimal growth in owner-occupier mortgage numbers over the past... READ MORE

Mortgage firm dishes out 50k for underprivileged

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015

An ASX-listed mortgage firm has raised over $50,000 for a disadvantaged community at its annual conference.

Broker writes $11.2m in five months, thanks to LinkedIn

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015

One young finance broker is using social media so effectively he is winning millions of dollars in business.

Nominations open for Australia’s top brokerages

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015

Australian broker groups once again have the opportunity to be officially recognised among the nation’s best... READ MORE

Bank to offer cash rewards for home loans

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015

One bank will become the first in Australia to reward borrowers with cash in return for repayments on their home... READ MORE

Australians ‘alarmingly misinformed’ about credit reports

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015

Most borrowers are ignorant about how their financial decisions affect their credit score, according to one research... READ MORE

Stats reveal that housing boom is more fiction than fact

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015

Boom conditions in Sydney and Melbourne have concealed price falls in the rest of Australia during the past five... READ MORE

Brokers drive growth for Australia's biggest credit union

by James Mitchell • 9 Apr 2015

Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has recorded home loan growth of more than 20 per cent in... READ MORE

White-labelling drives 300pc loan growth for credit provider

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015

Interim Finance has credited a new business model with driving a massive increase in volumes.

Mortgage groups weigh in on RBA decision

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015

Two branded mortgage groups have suggested Sydney’s booming property market is the likely reason behind the Reserve... READ MORE

Make property investment less appealing, says lender

by Elyse Perrau • 9 Apr 2015

Demands for negative gearing reform have recently come from an unlikely source – a mortgage lender.

Resimac strengthens broker support network

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015

Non-bank Resimac has announced the appointment of three additional BDMs and a state manager for Victoria.

LJ Hooker gives brokers ‘first bite of the cherry’

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Apr 2015

LJ Hooker Home Loans has given brokers a golden opportunity to generate more leads with the launch of the group’s new... READ MORE

Astute unveils first white-label product

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015

Astute Financial has successfully rolled out its first branded home loan to its entire national network of brokers... READ MORE

Aussie sees historic surge in demand

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015

Aussie Home Loans has recorded the highest number of monthly customer enquiries for home loans in the group’s... READ MORE

Former broker joins La Trobe

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015

La Trobe Financial has announced the appointment of former mortgage broker and Bendigo BDM Ben Flood to its Sydney... READ MORE

Housing approvals at near-record levels

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015

The housing boom may be nearing an end as the surge in new homebuilding continues.